It’s unfortunate that state Rep. Debbie Stafford, who just switched to the Democratic Party, feels battered by the Republican party. But then, so does the rest of the country.

Mike Giller, Golden

It’s awfully hard to find any element of common sense or logic in state Rep. Debbie Stafford’s “jumping ship.” Schizophrenic, as mentioned in the article, may just be appropriate. Why? If her overall goals, positions and values are those of the Republican Party, it would seem to make sense to try to work for change within the party, rather than switch . Her actions would more suit that of a liberal mole, who has been posing as a Republican while waiting for the time to reveal herself – when it would seem to do significant damage.

James L. Sullivan, Thornton

Even though I disagree with most of her positions on social issues, I believe that there is enough room under the big tent of the Democratic Party to find common ground with state Rep. Debbie Stafford. None of us will employ the same Rovian “fear and smear” techniques that some have used on those who fail to toe the party line. We are a party of inclusion and consensus. We do not view service in government as a paramilitary exercise.

I am sorry that the GOP accused Stafford of being mentally ill because she felt compelled to switch parties. We don’t do that either. Our party is far from perfect. Right now, we seem to lack a spine. Perhaps Stafford can lend hers.

Schizophrenia is something you may be experiencing if you can’t see how the REAL Republicans differ from these modern Republicans. I mean…it’s an overt and blatant change that only took place over the past 15 years.

Republicans typically stood for fiscal responsibility, fiscal accusation, defender of the middle-class, good foreign relations meant good business and adhering to the constitution even when it meant pain and suffering.

These are but a few of the “traits” the modern day Republican have lost.

I can how she would want to distance herself from a failed policy and a destructive force on our constitution and reputation as Americans.

Mark my words. As election time starts coming around, you’ll see more and more “real” Republicans jumping shit.

pauly

James,

Schizophrenia is something you may be experiencing if you can’t see how the REAL Republicans differ from these modern Republicans. I mean…it’s an overt and blatant change that only took place over the past 15 years.

Republicans typically stood for fiscal responsibility, fiscal accusation, defender of the middle-class, good foreign relations meant good business and adhering to the constitution even when it meant pain and suffering.

These are but a few of the “traits” the modern day Republican have lost.

I can how she would want to distance herself from a failed policy and a destructive force on our constitution and reputation as Americans.

Mark my words. As election time starts coming around, you’ll see more and more “real” Republicans jumping shit.

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